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Genomic characterisation of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) in Tajikistan identifies a novel reassortant virus.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 Apr 2026
D'Addiego Jake, Tishkova Farida, Mullojonova Manija, Dzhuraeva Viktoriya, Lythe Grant, Dent Stuart, Molina-París Carmen, Leitner Thomas, Hewson Roger
Abstract excerpt
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever virus (CCHFV) is an important human tick-borne pathogen, able to cause severe haemorrhagic fever. CCHFV is endemic in Tajikistan, which records between 5-38 cases of CCHF a year from southern regions. Molecular surveillance of CCHFV is crucial to implement effective prevention and control strategies, understand viral evolution, study transmission dynamics, and develop effective...
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